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When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Software Test Engineer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Peterborough, UK
25 days annual leave,
Up to 10% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role .
About CAT Electronics.
CAT Electronics, within Integrated Components & Solutions (ICS), is the Caterpillar business unit responsible for electronic and electrical systems development across all CAT engine and machine platforms. Based in Peterborough, the European Division of CAT Electronics works to develop and apply advanced technology to the control of our highly integrated engines and machines globally. With unrivalled levels of vertical integration within the industry, CAT Electronics’ products help to maximise the customer value and efficiency of the end products, whilst minimising owning and operating costs.
Job Summary
The successful applicant for this position will join the UK BMS Controls & Software team, which is responsible for battery management system (BMS) software development for Caterpillar’s electric powertrain programmes. The successful applicant will be involved in the verification testing of the very latest BMS controls and software for multiple major battery pack development programmes.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a number of fast-moving programmes, using advanced Software-In-Loop testing technology on our latest software for a diverse range of applications.
What You Will Do:
Analysing software change requests in order to develop comprehensive test plans for execution in Software-In-Loop environment.
Execution of Software-In-Loop test plans along with integration of same test plans in to regression test plans for execution on future releases.
Analysis of test results and identification of any defects or software bugs. Including collaboration with software development team and customers to ensure the test outcomes are as expected for the designed software.
Troubleshooting and resolving test and SiL environment issues encountered during verification testing.
Updating of test dashboards and reporting out to team leaders and stakeholders during the AGILE development cycle.
Working with global team to increase overall test coverage with each AGILE development cycle, growing our HiL and SiL test capacity with the support of BMS SW V&V team members in US and India.
What You Have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI
Posting Dates:
June 12, 2025 - June 13, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent.With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
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